Please don't assume that every old bill is a silver certificate. As the green seal and wording across the top of the bill indicate, a 1934 $50 bill is a Federal Reserve Note. There's more information at the question "What is the value of a 1934 US 50 dollar bill?".
As of 01/2009 auction prices for a circulated 1934-C $50 bill are face value to $70 depending on how worn it is. Despite their age, most series-1934 $50 bills are not scarce. $50 was a considerable amount of money then so (relatively) high-denomination bills didn't see a lot of circulation.
Auction prices as of 02/2014: With a green seal, $12.-$20. depending on how worn it is. With a blue seal, $50.-$300.
Probably slightly over face value
To clarify things:> The Mint makes coins. Bills are printed by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing.> The bill was printed in Washington. Boston is the site of the Federal Reserve Bank that distributed the bill.> The US never operated a mint in Boston.Please see the question "What is the value of a 1934 US 50 dollar bill?" for information about values.
Please don't assume that every old bill is a silver certificate. As the green seal and wording across the top of the bill indicate, a 1934 $50 bill is a Federal Reserve Note. There's more information at the question "What is the value of a 1934 US 50 dollar bill?".
As of 01/2009 auction prices for a circulated 1934-C $50 bill are face value to $70 depending on how worn it is. Despite their age, most series-1934 $50 bills are not scarce. $50 was a considerable amount of money then so (relatively) high-denomination bills didn't see a lot of circulation.
As of 01/2009 auction prices for a circulated 1934-C $50 bill are face value to $70 depending on how worn it is. Despite their age, most series-1934 $50 bills are not scarce. $50 was a considerable amount of money then so (relatively) high-denomination bills didn't see a lot of circulation.
Auction prices as of 02/2014: With a green seal, $12.-$20. depending on how worn it is. With a blue seal, $50.-$300.
Probably slightly over face value
To clarify things:> The Mint makes coins. Bills are printed by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing.> The bill was printed in Washington. Boston is the site of the Federal Reserve Bank that distributed the bill.> The US never operated a mint in Boston.Please see the question "What is the value of a 1934 US 50 dollar bill?" for information about values.
If worn from circulation, face value to $70 depending on the amount of wear. If crisp and unfolded, series dates 1934, 1934C and 1934D retail for about $125; 1934A and B are about $175.
$30 - $50
In circulated condition it's worth about $9 A nice crisp uncirculated one is worth about $50
In circulated condition it's worth about $9 A nice crisp uncirculated one is worth about $50
Most of the $50 bills are worth approximately $100. The price will vary based upon the condition of the bills.
Chicago is the Federal Reserve district that distributed the bill, but it was printed in Washington DC. All bills were printed there until 1990, when a second facility began operation in Fort Worth. Assuming the bill is circulated, its value as of 02/2010 ranges from $7 to $12 depending on condition, regardless of series letter. Uncirculated ones sell for $50 or more.